6 skin-saving beauty tweaks to adopt during this cold snap

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With cold weather expected for much of this week, it will no doubt have a negative effect on the skin. But rather than overhauling your beauty cupboard and reaching for a rich, thick cream that could clog your pores, making a few small tweaks to your routine could help save your skin from head to toe.

1. SPF is still essential

Every skincare expert we speak to always stresses the importance of wearing SPF daily, even in the winter. A new study in the Dermatologic Surgery recently found that wearing sun cream not only protects skin, but it can even reverse the signs of ageing. The study found that wearing good quality, broad-spectrum SPF allows your skin to go into repair mode rather than having to defend itself against UV.

2. Get that sun-kissed glow

Summer feels a long way away. Get back that fresh-faced glow by adding two drops of Tan Luxe Illuminating Facial Drops, £27.96 into your face serum or cream every other day. It's self-tan, but not as you know it - the finish is natural rather than obviously 'bronzed'. You might also find you need to wear less make-up, which will save you time in the morning.

To keep your feet soft and smooth throughout winter it's worth investing in a pair of Illuminage Skin Rejuvenating Socks, £24. These might sound like a gimmick, but they genuinely do keep your heels smooth and because of the copper weaving they also boost your circulation and keep your feet warm too.